Leigh,
I recommend you use all new fasteners (let's not start the grade 8
discussion again), clean the threasds with Isopropyl Alcohol and secure with
red Locktite. Use extra long bolts for the upper A-arm mounts and install a
jam nut after you thread them through the frame. Use a light coat of
silicone grease on the spring seats and front sway bar mounts (all 4). I
like to use Sta-Lube Moly-Graphite grease for all other suspension
components, make sure any existing grease is compatible with an
lithium-based grease.
As for car names, it's usually me whispering (sometimes shouting) the name.
I won't print it here...
Todd Osborn
San Jose, CA
68 2L, DATSFUN
----- Original Message -----
From: "shifty" <shifty@best.com>
To: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 1:03 PM
Subject: suspension assembly
> With the new-found space in my garage, I spread out all of my nicely
> powder-coated pieces and I'm ready to have a go at building the roadster.
> First up, font suspension. Any tips or tricks from the list?
>
> Should I use any Lock-tite or copper grease on fasteners when assembling
the
> suspension? Best grease to use for zerks and such?
>
> As an aside, SRL311 finally whispered her name to me: Betty. Seems that
most
> cars will tell you their name, if you listen hard enough.
>
> Leigh Brooks
> BAPROC (bits and pieces roadster owners club)
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